Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has held clear the air talks with Hatem Ben Arfa.

Ben Arfa has been assured he has a future at Newcastle United after 'hush-hush' talks last week, says The Sun.

The midfielder was granted leave from Newcastle's warm weather training camp this week to spend time with family and friends in France.

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